In his state-of-the-nation address, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev placed particular emphasis on the development of logistics infrastructure, describing it as one of the key factors in the country’s development. This is especially important today, as global logistics is undergoing major transformation and rapid growth, while the vulnerability of maritime routes has increased the strategic importance of land transport corridors. Kazakhstan must make use of this historic opportunity to become a leading logistics hub in Eurasia, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed. Although around 85% of freight transported between China and Europe already passes through Kazakhstan, the country must continue its efforts, the President said. Kazakhstan must move towards becoming a fully-fledged organizer of international freight flows. To this end, the Head of State instructed to develop domestic logistics operators, establish cargo consolidation and distribution centres, and develop new manufacturing facilities and trading platforms around major transport hubs.
«To date, all countries are focusing on logistics. Without well-developed transport logistics, even countries that are currently in leading positions risk falling behind. Next year, the Bakhty-Ayagoz line will be commissioned in Kazakhstan, increasing capacity to China by 20 million tonnes. Construction of the Aral-Caspian highway began in August. The project will shorten the Trans-Caspian Corridor by nearly 1,000 kilometres and reduce cargo delivery times to three days. The Government will closely monitor the timely and quality completion of all projects launched in this sector,» Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted.
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